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The LA 2028 Zones Explained: Long Beach Zone
Rather than a single Olympic Park, the LA28 Games will be organised into several distinct Zones. Some Zones are action-packed, featuring multiple disciplines and medal events, while others focus on a single sport and leverage the city’s existing world-class infrastructure. In this series, The 1461 deconstructs these key hubs, providing an overview of the venues and sports…
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Road to LA28: Flag Football Qualification Route
Flag Football will make its Olympic debut in Los Angeles, with both the men’s and women’s tournaments taking place at Exposition Park Stadium. The event runs from July 15-22, with medals awarded on both July 21 and 22 – the first Flag Football medals in Olympic history. The IOC has released details of the qualification…
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The LA 2028 Zones Explained: Downtown LA (DTLA) Zone
Rather than a single Olympic Park, the LA28 Games will be organised into several distinct Zones. Some Zones are action-packed, featuring multiple disciplines and medal events, while others focus on a single sport and leverage the city’s existing world-class infrastructure. In this series, The 1461 deconstructs these key hubs, providing an overview of the venues and sports…
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Road to LA28: Baseball & Softball Qualification Route
In September 2025, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) outlined its Qualification System Principles, aiming for each qualification system to be clear, easy to comprehend and leave no room for interpretation. Many sports have been waiting to learn what their own Road to LA28 will require, but from December to February 2026, these qualification routes were outlined and…
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The LA 2028 Zones Explained: Exposition Park Zone
Rather than a single Olympic Park, the LA28 Games will be organised into several distinct Zones. Some Zones are action-packed, featuring multiple disciplines and medal events, while others focus on a single sport and leverage the city’s existing world-class infrastructure. In this series, The 1461 deconstructs these key hubs, providing an overview of the venues…